Why it never ends

Chapter 1186 Equivalence
"District One?" After a moment's silence, Hesta leaned forward. "Why?"

"Because after our assessment, we believe that the First District United Government is also capable of taking over the Mercury Needle Combat Team."

Another moment of silence.

This time, even Kende couldn't suppress her surprise, and her hands almost clenched into fists instantly. But soon, Kende realized her reaction and quickly adjusted herself.

"What do you mean?" Hesta continued to ask, with a certain anger in her voice. However, because what she heard was too absurd, her exaggerated smile overshadowed her anger. "Could it be that the reason why the Mercury Needle in District 14 was separated from the jurisdiction of AHgAs was because District 14 had the level to take over the Mercury Needle team?"

"That's right." Office No. 2 replied, as if it was all natural.

"...This seems to be contrary to our consistent purpose, at least it is completely inconsistent with the concept I have felt in recent decades," Kendai said lightly, "Aren't we pursuing the independence of the organization the most, and always putting 'fairness' and 'neutrality' first?"

"Yes," the voice was calm. "It is not contradictory. We pursue the independence of the organization and always put fairness and neutrality in an extremely important position. All these efforts are ultimately for the purpose of providing protection for the residents in the habitable area."

“Very… noble,” Kende whispered.

The old woman almost felt her back teeth trembling slightly, and at the same time, she felt Hesta's gaze - Hesta obviously also heard the strangeness in her tone.

Hesta had not felt such strong anger for a long time. She felt that the blood in her body was rushing to her brain at this moment, and even caused a slight tinnitus. She didn't know which face was behind the number 2 in front of her, nor did she know from what position the other party said this, but there had never been a moment that made Hesta feel betrayed by the upper class like today.

Hesta's hands gripped the armrests under the table until she heard Kende's sarcasm and turned her head.

It was obvious that Kende was sharing the same anger and bitterness as her at this moment.

"... Let's talk about our next battle plan," Kendai said, "I'll try my best to cooperate."

"The specific combat plan is still being drawn up," Office No. 2 replied, "but even if the plan is drawn up, it may not be announced to non-combat personnel later."

"But--"

"Wait a minute," Hesta interrupted Kende's conversation with Office 2, "We haven't finished the topic just now - you said that the Mercury Needle in District will be out of our jurisdiction next year, but you haven't explained why we have to immediately eliminate the Deep Anchor in District . What is the connection between these two things?"

Before Office 2 could answer, Kendai sneered, her voice full of extreme contempt and a little teasing. She looked over and said, "Does this need to be explained? Can't our young and promising inspector understand?"

Hesta raised one eyebrow slightly - she knew Kende would not miss any opportunity to mock her.

"Deep Anchor is a flag," Kendai smiled and looked away. Her eyes passed through the bright red light curtain and fell on the piled-up chairs at the other end of the conference room. "Once it is waved, those who have seen her will come closer to her—"

"The flag of rebellion," Office 2 corrected.

“The flag of rebellion,” Kende repeated. “You are so right.”

A quarter of an hour later, Kendai left the meeting room. She closed the door without looking back. Hesta looked away and whispered, "I still have some questions."

"Please say."

"We mentioned earlier that the reserve base in District 12 is different from that in other districts. How is it different?"

"That's not quite accurate," Office 2 replied, "There are two reserve bases in District , and only the one in Emanria is special. And it's this one that's open to you right now." "Hmm." Hesta lowered his eyes slightly, "It seems like this is the one that's open to me specifically?"

"Yes, the reserve base in Emanlia is part of the mother city of District 12."

Hesta's pupils shrank slightly: "Part of the Mother City?"

"Yes, there is a special entrance inside that leads directly to the mother city of District 12. This is why I emphasized earlier that the base is currently only partially open."

"…Does Kende know about this?"

"Maybe. Many mercury needles who have participated in the Special Operations Bureau's missions in the past are more or less aware that the reserve base in District 12 has its own special features. Its various technical permissions, ethical gray areas, and confidentiality levels are quite different from those of bases in other regions." The voice replied, "But she may not know the reason behind it."

Hesta fell into deep thought, her hands folded in her arms, her eyes half open, for a long time, she suddenly raised her eyes: "...There is more than one entrance to the mother city in District 12."

The waterfall in front of him flashed again: "Where are you pointing?"

"Awad Prison?"

"Yes." Office No. 2 answered very straightforwardly, but there was no intention to add anything further.

"Where else?"

"This is not necessary information for you," Office 2 replied. "In the next period of time, please explain in detail your plans and objectives for the next phase of your stay in District ."

Hesta's lips sank slightly: "I have one last question."

"Please say."

"The mission to destroy Deep Anchor was notified to us by you, not Office 4. Does this mean that we have now equated the battle against Deep Anchor with the battle against Chelate?"

"Yes," the voice replied, "you can understand it that way."

……

In the evening, Chloe and the other two returned to the palace.

Chloe was very depressed. As soon as she got off the car, she went straight to her room. Her house arrest had been lifted yesterday, but at this moment she had lost interest in everything in the outside world. She just wanted to get back to a place where she could lie down as soon as possible. She felt like an upside-down hourglass, and the remaining energy was slipping away from her body like quicksand.

Chloe didn't want to talk much, so Lu Qizhen and Jia Heduolei could only let her go back to her room. When they saw her off, Chloe's sister Xina was walking down the corridor. Lu Qizhen recognized her and took the initiative to greet her.

Xina was in a very good mood at the moment, so she responded to Lu Qizhen's greeting very friendly.

"Why are you standing here?" Sheena asked. "Are you here to see Chloe?"

"We just sent her back," Lu Qizhen pointed to the closed door, "She is... not in a good mood now."

"You're in a bad mood?" Sheena laughed a few times. "Why? Did Kovicik make her angry again?"